Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- at school: Present and attending school.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in terms of
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- on parade: In a state of formal display or ceremony.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- bearing gifts: Carrying or bringing gifts as an offering or gesture of goodwill.
- in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
- have a go: To attempt or try something.
- being creative: The state of using imagination or original ideas to create something.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
- grow out of: To develop or originate from something.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- go on: To continue doing something
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- heading home: Going towards one's home.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- original ideas: New and creative thoughts or concepts.
- two halves: Two equal parts of something.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- open-heart surgery: Surgery performed on the opened heart, usually involving a heart-lung bypass machine.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- on the hook: Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- next to: Being located along side another
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- on medication: Taking medicine regularly for a health condition.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- public: Owned by the government
- hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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SirKen Robinson: Trường học bào mòn khả năng sáng tạo - Schools kill creativity
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田瑞娟 posted on 2014/03/19Ever wonder if school stifles your creativity? This inspiring TED Talk by Sir Ken Robinson dives into how our education systems might be doing just that, and why it matters! You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding of education reform.
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